Scottish Guided Tours - Tours of Scotland

03/08/2024

The wonderful Isle of Skye has many quiet wee neuks & crannies, even in a busy August. Join us in 2025 for a Scotland adventure. www.scottishguidedtours.com

24/06/2024

Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn. It took place in 1314, which is an incredible 710 years ago.

Next month, it's the 750th anniversary of the birth of Robert the Bruce, who led Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence.

Find out more about the historic battle in our Bannockburn for Beginners book.

The Battle of Bannockburn NTS Stirling Castle City of Stirling

Buy the book at https://www.rowantreepublishing.co.uk

10/06/2024

Amazing filming by Scotdrone Check out the fb page for different angles of the Falkirk Wheel.
Always awe inspiring, the Falkirk Wheel links the Forth & Clyde & Union Canals.

29/03/2024

The Stone of Destiny has been moved to the purpose built Perth Museum which opens this weekend. The previews look like it’s going to be fantastic. Visit the museum with Scottish Guided Tours - Tours of Scotland and explore Scone Palace along the way. The stone was kept at Scone until being stolen by King Edward I in the 13th Century. www.scottishguidedtours.com

14/02/2024

What an incredible encounter for Gordon Buchanan Wildlife Filmmaker Not one of Gordon’s usual heart stopping moments as one of the worlds leading Wildlife filmmakers, but a wee bit of the Isle of Mull, in the heart of Zambia is very surreal😳🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

25/01/2024

A very happy Burns Night to you all.
Wherever you are in the World, there is a very good chance you have sung or spoken words penned by Robert Burns, our National Bard.
My Dad wrote “Robert Burns for Beginners” to introduce Burns to young and old alike. “Liberty’s in every blow! Let us do or dee." Robert Burns

Today marks the annual celebration of Burns Night, when people around the world remember the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns. The date is also the anniversary of his birth in 1759.

If you would like to find out more about the bard's life and work, our Robert Burns for Beginners book is a great read.

Council of Scottish Clans & Associations American Scottish Robert Burns Poetry Robert Burns World Federation Ltd. Dumfries & Galloway Burns Association

23/01/2024

Huge trees tower over the paths leading to the roaring Black Linn Falls, where the River Braan crashes down into the deep, foaming pools below. Overlooking the waterfall is the picturesque folly built in the mid 1700's.
Decorated with mirrors, sliding panels and paintings, it has been refurbished to re-create the illusions of shock, surprise and amazement that were the aims of the folly’s original design.
A very special landscape that is the perferct spot to contemplate the roaring, tumbling falls and legends. https://scottishguidedtours.com

16/01/2024

The wonderful Threave Castle is situated near Castle Douglas. The castle was built by Archibald the Grim, the son of The Good Sir James Douglas aka The Black Douglas.
Due to the draw of the Highlands, Southern Scotland can sometimes be overlooked, resulting in stunning scenery. Incredible history and beautiful towns and villages all to yourself ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 www.scottishguidedtours.com

22/12/2023

Wishing everyone a wonderful festive period and a very Merry Christmas ❤️ Best wishes for 2024 from all the team at Scottish Guided Tours 🙏❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

17/12/2023

Wonderful memories and adventures for our lovely Honeymoon couple exploring the Isle of Skye ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Duisdale House Hotel

Scottish Guided Tours - Tours of Scotland - Private Day Tours & Multi-Day Tours of Scotland

02/12/2023

What a difference a day makes 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Beautiful colours & winter weather on our short family trip north ❤️
Mighty rivers, lochs and mountains make the Cairngorm area of Scotland a truly wonderful region to explore. Alba gu brath 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

30/11/2023

A very Happy St Andrews Day to you all. Alba gu Brath 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

01/11/2023

Join us in 2024 on our award winning Private Tours of Scotland. Your Scottish adventure awaits ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Below is only a mall selection of some amazing guests & photos from 2023.

What an adventure exploring and experiencing Scotland with you all. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Sharing Scotlands story, landscapes and folklore with new friends, is always an absolute privilege.

Together we have explored legendary castles, majestic glens and breathtaking islands. As well as, a dram or two, lots of laughs, and great music on the “roads less travelled”

A huge thank you, from all the team at Scottish Guided Tours. Slainte Mhath 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

04/08/2023

The views from the Caledonian Canal and Loch Linnhe today were incredible.
The Mighty Ben Nevis in the background, with the wonderful colours and textures, had us stopped here for quite a while.

Known locally as the ‘Ben’ it once struck fear into the Highland population.

Ben Nevis isn’t just a summit to be conquered, it’s also home to Scotland’s creator deity and Goddess of Winter – the giant Cailleach. She’s described as an old hag with white hair, blue skin, teeth as red as rust and one single eye.
Back in the mists of time, she strode across the barren landscape that would soon become Scotland.

The sea barely reached her knees as she walked, with huge clumps of earth falling from her apron to form the islands. With her magic hammer, she shaped the mountains, carved out the glens and filled the lochs.

23/06/2023

2023 has already been incredible. Exploring Scotland and experiencing the variety in our nature and landscapes with our amazing guests from all over the world. Thank you all from the team at Scottish Guided Tours - Tours of Scotland We are booking up for 2024 and are very much looking forward to exploring with you.

31/05/2023

Happy World Outlander Day everyone ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
It is hard to believe a year has passed since me and my amazing ‘Pistol Packin Stitchers’ met up with Spud The Piper for drams of Sassenach Whisky at Craigh na dun. What an incredible group of travelling companions. A very unique setting, drams and great tunes. Time travel is optional:) Thank you all.

14/05/2023

A day out with Thomas ❤️ Thank you to all the volunteers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🚂

12/05/2023

Explore with Scottish Guided Tours in 2024 - Award winning private tours of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Hear first hand how defining moments in Scotland's story unfolded at this river crossing in Stirling. Heroes fought to the death for a nation's survival and its people's freedom.
The Auld Brig in the Royal Burgh of Stirling is a wonderful visit, and you're welcome to paint your face blue.

08/05/2023

Good evening from the Isle of Skye 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

25/01/2023

It’s officially Burns Night 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️
Celebrating our National bard and internationally renowned writer and poet, Robert Burns is a date we look forward to.

Burns Suppers take place all over the world. Toasts and of course, an address to a Haggis making these very special occasions indeed.

For a wee bit more insight into Robert Burns, check out this fabulous book ( Written by my Dad, Rennie McOwan)

Author: Rennie McOwan The best-laid schemes o’ Mice and Men gang aft agley’ Beginners of all ages studying the work of Robert Burns find few specially produced volumes of material to work from. This book has been written to meet their needs. Informal, educational and above all fun, Robert Burns ...

16/01/2023

The first Scottish bairn of 2023 ❤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Lynne Harper Photography what an exquisite shot.

Here he is! Scotland's first baby of 2023! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Beautiful little Dominic was born at 00:06 on 1st January 2023, weighing 6lbs 14oz and I was extremely privileged to have the opportunity to photograph him today!

He's wearing his family clan Moffat tartan, decorated with the Moffat crest kilt pin. How gorgeous does he look in this?

Special thanks also goes to House Of Cashmere who were super helpful in supplying the tartan at short notice!

More images to follow in the coming days.....

Dominic | 9 days | Scotland's first 2023 baby 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

09/01/2023

Some of the Scottish Guided Tours team, exploring the Highlands & the Isle of Skye over the last few days. We don’t often have the opportunity to explore together, so this was such a great trip.
The knowledge and calibre of our guides is incredible. Friends, colleagues and inspirational Scottish tour guides - www.scottishguidedtours.com
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24/12/2022

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas,
and a fantastic 2023.

This year we have explored from Hadrians Wall to the most Northerly points in Scotland.
The wild Western Isles to mystical Moray and the Black Isle. We have adventured across the truly magical, Isle of Skye, and many of our beautiful islands.
Scotlands landscape of incredible castles, beautiful lochs, faerie glens and local legends, have all helped make our travels together special. Once again, thank you.

From my family to yours,
Slainte Mhath

Niall & the team at Scottish Guided Tours

Alba Gu Brath

30/11/2022

Happy St Andrews Day to one and all ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Alba gu Brath

05/11/2022

Magic & Wonder in the Woods

29/10/2022

St Serf, once battled a dragon close by in the village of Dunning, Scotland. Inside the local church that bares his name, is the Dupplin Cross. A beautifully carved Pictish cross, from around 800AD.
The monument I pass often, is to a local woman, Maggie Wall.
Maggie was burnt alive at this very spot in 1657 for witchcraft. Versions of this event vary, to the point where Maggie’s very existence is questioned. The monument is a tribute and reminder of the terrible fate inflicted upon thousands accused of witchcraft.
The Raven sitting on top, watched me very closely!

23/10/2022

Dunnet Head is the most northerly place on the Scottish mainland. Views to the Orkney Islands, and surrounded by dramatic sea cliffs, make this a great wee detour off the main route.

15/10/2022

The Autumn glory of the dramatic and gorgeous, Corrieshalloch Gorge. October weather can be more challenging, but the rewards are waterfalls, rainbows and golden colours 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

09/10/2022

Beautiful. Gordon Bain Photography was definitely up earlier than me this morning ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Inverness riverside , just before sunrise , this morning .

29/09/2022

Exploring the Scottish Highlands, and the magical Isle of Skye with these wonderful folk from Colorado.